Places And Travel
Where Young Families Are Putting Down Roots On The Pacific Coast
New schools, new subdivisions, and jobs are drawing young families to Port Orchard, Seaside, Tillamook, Shelton, and McKinleyville on the Pacific Coast.
The Largest Tree By Volume On Earth
General Sherman holds about 52,500 cubic feet of wood, more than any on Earth. Giant sequoias get there by growing fast, living millennia and surviving fire.
The 12 Can't-Miss Towns In California's Sierra Nevada
Railtown’s steam trains in Jamestown, the tufa towers at Lee Vining, and Lone Pine’s movie hills lead this list of can’t-miss Sierra Nevada towns.
The State Parks Where You Share The Trail With Hunters
These state parks across the U.S. allow hunting alongside hiking, with seasonal restrictions, designated hunting zones, and trail safety rules.
The Oldest Zoos In America
From Central Park Zoo in 1864 to the Maryland Zoo in 1876, these 8 American zoos were showing animals before the light bulb, and all of them are still open.
The Snowiest National Park In America
Standing at an impressive 14,410 feet, Mount Rainier is the most famous peak in the Cascade Range and ranks as the snowiest spot in the United States.
The Longest Highway In America
US Route 20 runs 3,365 miles from Boston to Newport, Oregon, across twelve states. Allow a few weeks, and note that it goes unnumbered through Yellowstone.
9 Arizona Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
An Arizona fresh start might lead to an old mining town, a Route 66 community, or a high-desert town where home prices and winter weather surprise.
12 Most Peaceful Small Towns In The Rockies
Across these mountain communities, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and stunning mountain backdrops form the perfect setting for a peaceful way of living.
The US Towns With Free Public Transit
Free public transit runs in US towns from Breckenridge, Colorado, to Bar Harbor, Maine, paid for by local taxes, university partners, and corporate sponsors.
7 Snake Infested State Parks In Texas
Cottonmouths turn up in East Texas cypress sloughs and 5 rattlesnake species in one desert park. In these state parks, snake sightings run into the hundreds.
The Largest County East Of The Mississippi
At 6,860 square miles of land and Lake Superior water, St. Louis County Minnesota, is the largest US county east of the Mississippi and home to the Iron Range
The National Forests With The Most Porcupines
Porcupines inhabit national forests across the United States, including Wyoming, Alaska, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Maine, and Pennsylvania.
The 12 Can't-Miss Towns In The Southern United States
These 12 small towns across the South each have one thing worth a dedicated trip, from mountain trails and gold mines to Cajun breakfasts and island ferries.
12 Nicest Small Towns In The Smoky Mountains
The nicest small towns in the Smoky Mountains pair mountain scenery with festivals and parades, on the Tennessee and North Carolina sides of the park.
13 Best Small Towns To Retire In Michigan
A typical Ironwood home was about $111,000 this September, and Hancock’s Finnish festival has a wife-carrying contest. More Michigan small towns to retire in.
The 10 Can't-Miss Towns On The Atlantic Coast
Ten coastal towns from Maine to Florida, taking in Ogunquit's clifftop walk, Newport's Gilded Age mansions, and Chincoteague's wild ponies.
What Happens To Put-In-Bay When The Last Ferry Leaves For Winter
When the last ferry leaves Put-in-Bay for winter, the Lake Erie party island empties to a few hundred residents who rely on small planes and the frozen lake.
11 Most Comfortable Massachusetts Towns For Seniors
These comfortable towns located in Massachusetts are the perfect destination for seniors who are looking to find a great retirement spot.
9 Overlooked Towns In The Northern United States Worth Visiting
In the Northern United States, 9 overlooked towns offer a 1959 lift bridge, a candy-striped lighthouse, mine-pit bike trails, and a tour beneath the streets.
6 Most Breathtaking Towns In Alaska
Sitka, Ketchikan, Girdwood, Valdez, Juneau, and Seward are six Alaska towns where glaciers, fjords, whales, and mountain trails sit close at hand.
8 Coziest Towns To Visit In The Pacific Northwest
Mount Angel’s glockenspiel, Port Gamble’s mill-town cottages, and Mazama’s snowy country store lead these cozy towns in the Pacific Northwest.
The 9 Can't-Miss Towns In Southern California
Southern California’s beach towns, wine country, mountain villages, desert, and an offshore island, with the best stop in each and what to do there.
The State Parks That Feel Like The Grand Canyon
Nine state parks stand in for the Grand Canyon, from Waimea on Kauai to Letchworth in New York. One is 10 acres; another formed from bad farming in the 1800s.
How Long It Takes A Clear-Cut Forest To Grow Back
Three years to turn green, decades to grow tall, and a century may still not be enough for a clear-cut forest to regain everything it lost.
11 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Oregon
Oregon's quiet side runs through historic streets without traffic lights, forested riverbanks, and mountain towns where stars fill the night sky.
The Towns In The Ozarks Where Retirees Are Moving To
Trout floats at Bull Shoals, Table Rock Lake marinas at Kimberling City and a 24-hour ER in Mountain Home are drawing new residents to five Ozarks towns.
Why Snakes Don’t Freeze To Death Underground
Below the frost line the ground never drops below 32 degrees, and that depth is mapped and written into building code
Colorado's 12 Most Laid-Back Towns
Colorado's laid-back towns are not all sleepy mountain villages and these 12 towns each have their own way of making a mountain getaway feel unhurried.
The State Parks With The Most Snakes In The United States
Six US state parks in Texas, Georgia, California, Virginia, and Florida support rich snake life, including rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and indigo snakes.
The First Ski Resort In America
Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, has run every winter since 1915, making it the oldest ski area in America still selling lift tickets.
The National Forests Where Jaguars Have Been Seen
The rare and beautiful jaguar has only been spotted a handful of times in the United States. Here are the forests where it has been found.
The 11 Friendliest Little Towns On The Gulf Coast
Coastal charm meets Southern warmth in these Gulf Coast communities known for their welcoming locals and laid-back atmosphere.
13 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Illinois
Many visitors go to Chicago, but Illinois offers peaceful countryside towns with prairies, charming streets, and tranquil retreats away from urban chaos.
Where Water Moccasins And Northern Water Snakes Overlap
Georgia’s wildlife agency says head shape is not a reliable tell, because watersnakes fake it. Where the two overlap and the four things that actually work.
These Towns In The Poconos Come Alive In Winter
Whether you are looking to explore historic architecture, hit the slopes, or view the frozen landscape, uncover Poconos towns that come alive in winter.
11 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Georgia
Georgia's 11 most peaceful small towns include Tallulah Gorge, Dahlonega's wine country, Cherokee history near Calhoun, and Tybee Island's lighthouse.
The Florida State Parks Where Burmese Pythons Have Taken Over
Burmese pythons have moved into Fakahatchee Strand, Collier-Seminole, and Dagny Johnson State Parks, where a python swallowed a deer fawn heavier than itself.
9 Overlooked Towns In The Great Lakes Worth Visiting
Skip the crowds at the big-name Great Lakes stops for nine quieter towns nearby, spread from Lake Superior to Lake Ontario, each worth the detour.
The Best Places To Visit On Maryland’s Eastern Shore
These are the best places to visit on Maryland's Eastern Shore, with historic streets and local traditions worth planning a day or a weekend around.